Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-07-23

and Loan Association wis organized in
June, 1886. L. T. Glove is Secretary, and
reports the Association Furnishing. 1t is
maintained by small monthly contribu-
tons, and has been the means of assisting
many to build comfortable homes.
MANUFAcTUREs.
Manufacturing industries have to some
extent been neglected, but the rapid in
crease in population and the natural de-
velopment of resources will soon lead sur
! plus capital 10 invest The Sacramento
Flour Mills, managed by Mr.. Hubbard,
may be classed with the best in the State
The surplus -four made there finds ready
sale IN San Francis 20 markets. Two plan
ing mills and sash factories supply all the
material used by the local mechanics, but
J the field Of their usefulness might be
largely extended when all the surrounding
advantages are considered The ice factory
| of Harnish Bros. is one Of the best in the
State. II is capable of producing eight
tons daily. Woodland and ncighboring
towns furnish Il ready market at fair
prices. One of the most successful ventures
IN this line is the carriage factory of I, A.
Knox IL Co, situated near the depot.
Many OF the best wagons, carriages and
carts IN the county are from this factory
Their reputation has brought many orders
from Oregon and the southern portion of
ths State. Soyereign's road carts are also
among the best made in Yolo.
ORDERS AND SOCIETIES.
The benevolent institutions are we'll
represented in this young city. The society
man will have no trouble in finding the
Order of his choice. They are usually
well attended, and reported in healthy.
tiourishing condition. The halls are models
Of convenience and neatneSs. The most
elaborate is Masonic Hall, at the corner of
Main and Second streets. 1t is devoted
exclusively TO the use of Knights Ten,nlar
and other Masonic Orders. |. @. O. T.
Hall is the popular place Of meeting and
Is in use every night. l. o. G. I. Hall is
a credit to the energy and perseverance of
that thriving temperance Order.
COUNTY BUILDINGS.
The county buildings, including Court
house, Jail and hospital, are situated here.
Economy seems to have characterized the
acts of the Boards Of Supervisors; but
with all this they have not neglected to
provide substantial public buildings. al
though much neglect Of ornamentation is
evident. The result of this economy is
that Iolo is practically cut of debt and
has 4 very low rate of taxation. The
county farm and hospital joins Woodland
en the west, where comfortable home is
provided for the deserving poor and I'M
fortunate.
GAS AND Electric LIGHTS.
For many years Woodland has enicved
the advantages of gaslight: bat not unlil
the last year did the electric light make rs
appearance. 10. Brown. Jr.. of Sacra-
mento, IS the proprietor of the gas works
the investment Is large, hut there Is no
dosbt but the returns pay handsome diyi-
dend The Electric Light Company Is
under the management of C. l. CheYnev.
At hrst but oae machine, OF power suf-
ticient Cor - lights, was used: but the de-
maud increased so rapidly, that IN addi-
tional dynamo of 30 lights has been eddcd.
The plant has cosi S20,e00, ard is a pay
ing investment Main street is lichteti by
1--WE maSts, 10 feet in hight, and sixth
light beams from the flagstaff of the
Courthouse. The charges for both lights
are considered reasonable.
HOTELS. THEATER, FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The drummer boys." WHO are a sure
directory to the best hotels, say the Wood.